Citizen Ruth(1996)
Life, liberty, money and the pursuit of happiness. She's gotta have it.
Synopsis
"Citizen Ruth" is the story of Ruth Stoops, a woman who nobody even noticed -- until she got pregnant. Now, everyone wants a piece of her. The film is a comedy about one woman caught in the ultimate tug-of-war: a clash of wild, noisy, ridiculous people that rapidly dissolves into a media circus.
Directed by Alexander Payne
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Cast
Laura Dern
Ruth Stoops
Swoosie Kurtz
Diane Siegler
Kurtwood Smith
Norm Stoney
Mary Kay Place
Gail Stoney
Kelly Preston
Rachel
M.C. Gainey
Harlan
Kenneth Mars
Dr. Charlie Rollins
David Graf
Judge Richter
Kathleen Noone
Nurse Pat
Tippi Hedren
Jessica Weiss
Burt Reynolds
Blaine Gibbons
Lance Rome
Ruth's Lover
Jim Kalal
Tony Stoops
Shea Degan
Arresting Officer
Vince Morelli
ER Doctor
Marilyn Tipp
Kathleen
Lois Nemec
Sandy
Tim Vandeberghe
Bail Clerk
Citizen Ruth — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Citizen Ruth?+
Citizen Ruth is available to stream on Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Citizen Ruth come out?+
Citizen Ruth was released in 1996.
How long is Citizen Ruth?+
Citizen Ruth runs for 104 minutes (1 hour and 44 minutes).
Who directed Citizen Ruth?+
Citizen Ruth was directed by Alexander Payne.
Who stars in Citizen Ruth?+
Citizen Ruth stars Laura Dern, Swoosie Kurtz, Kurtwood Smith, Mary Kay Place and Kelly Preston.
Is Citizen Ruth worth watching?+
Citizen Ruth holds a 6.6/10 rating from 156 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and comedy.
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